Joseph Kellard

First Republic Bank in San Francisco has bought Gradifi, a two-year old firm that works with small and large companies to help their employees pay down student debt.

The core-tech vendor Fiserv has agreed to buy Online Banking Solutions in Atlanta.

The $22 billion-asset company said in a press release Thursday that it is looking to sell 8.4 million shares of common stock, though it could sell another 840,000 shares if there is enough demand.

First Bancshares in Hattiesburg, Miss., has exited the Troubled Asset Relief Program, thanks partly to an assist from another bank.

AltaPacific Bancorp in Santa Rosa, Calif., has promoted its chief operating officer an even bigger role.

The campaign, coordinated by Credit Unions for Kids, aims to raise awareness for credit unions and benefit Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

Allegiance Bancshares in Houston has recruited a new chief financial officer.

The $3.5 billion-asset company submitted a shelf registration that lets it sell common stock, preferred stock, debt securities and warrants, among other things.

Pacific Financial in Aberdeen, Wash., is looking for a new chief credit officer.

Old National Bancorp in Evansville, Ind., has shuffled its corporate finance department, promoting four executives to new or expanded roles.